Question 1
EasyOriginal questionThe Bhopal gas tragedy of December 1984 was caused by a leak of which poisonous gas from a pesticide factory?
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CorrectNot quiteAnswer B
Correct answer: B
Explanation
Methyl isocyanate (MIC) leaked from the Union Carbide plant in Bhopal, killing thousands and injuring many more.
It is among the worst industrial disasters in history, and it led to the Environment (Protection) Act of 1986.
- Concept
- The Bhopal gas tragedy
- Typical timeTypical
- 35 s
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